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Ireland visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Ireland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ireland.ie
Which Ireland visa?
Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
- Fee
- €60
- Processing time
- Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.
Apply on AVATS – Automated Visa Application and Tracking System
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
- Business visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
- Family and friends visit visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
- Student visa Maximum stay: Permission follows the course; the total time on student permission is capped at 7 years (8 years including the graduate stage for level 9 graduates).
Ireland’s tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Irish missions in Turkey
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- Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Izmir
Şehit Fethi Bey Caddesi 55, 35210 İzmir
- Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Antalya
13. Sokak 10, 07040 Antalya
All missions of Ireland in Turkey
Ireland has 3 missions in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Izmir and Antalya.
Irish citizens travelling to Turkey
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Travel advice for Ireland
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Turkey to Ireland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Turkish citizens can stay in Ireland
How long Turkish citizens may stay in Ireland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Turkish citizens apply
In Turkey, applications go to the Irish embassy in Ankara, or to a visa centre acting for Ireland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Ireland.
Ireland’s neighbours for Turkish citizens
The United Kingdom requires Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Irish citizens travelling to Turkey
Irish citizens can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Turkish citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.
Where is the Irish embassy in Turkey?
The Irish embassy in Turkey is in Ankara.
How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?
Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Irish citizens can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Turkish citizens enter Ireland visa-free?
No; Turkish citizens need a visa for Ireland obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.